Nine ways to wear red this Valentine's Day

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021 - 12:30

Annmarie O’Connor

Saturated and juicy, this season's shade of cherry red commands you to take a bite out of life. Slightly tangy, sometimes sweet, it’s the hue and cry our wardrobes need after months of monotonous restrictions.

Go ahead; you never know what you get until you taste it.

1. Ninety Percent cut-out stretch Tencel jersey midi, Net-a-Porter, €140

2. Queens of Archive ‘Chrissie NYC’ dress, Arnotts, €240

3. Puff-sleeved jumper, H&M, €19.99

4. Slide logo sandal, Gucci, €290

5. See By Chloé ‘Tilda’ small bag, Arnotts, €395

6. Jimmy Choo ‘Beren 85’ knee high boots, Brown Thomas, €950

7. ‘Vladimir’ suit jacket, Claudie Pierlot, €295

8. Contrast knit cardigan, Maje, €195

9. Victoria Beckham cotton corduroy flared trousers, The Outnet, was €661; now €198

STYLE NOTES:

HEAD-TO-TOE: Feeling brave? Mirror the catwalk chutzpah with a full-length hue. Add a red lip for extra points.
TONE IT DOWN: Balance the bravado of a red blouse with considered camel trousers.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Pair red with soft pastels like lavender for instant visual interest.
ZOOM ROOM: Wear energising red for presentations and pitches; to uplift a Monday mood or for first (online) dates.

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